Today was rainy. It poured in the morning and turned to sprinkles by midday. By early afternoon, I wore light gloves due to a new nip in the air. I had two outings one to the bank in the morning and one to the physio by early evening. The banking meeting provided a degree of calm by running thorugh income possibilities over the next 5+ years. The physio visit worked on the achilles tendonitis that has bothered me for a while now. It felt better after the treatment. More work will occur in the coming few weeks.
I have been doing the financial planning thing over decades while learning much about investing in variable markets. It still feels uncomfortable when a new outside force leaves us with many unknowns. We can base decisions on how markets have rebounded from past major down turns. Even with that history behind us, uncomfortable feeling arrive whenever markets drop or inflation rises. Meeting with an advisor who can work the numbers and explain any potential issues that need addressing -- or not -- is great.
While none of us can see the future, we can look at current and past facts to make informed decisions -- no crystal ball needed. This approach cuts across other parts of life, too. Visits to the financial advisor and the physiotherapist reminded me that sometimes we need to consult with others who have different expertise areas. Gathering facts assists with problem solving and reduces feelings of anxiety. When feeling vulnerable, though, anxiety pushes to be front and centre.
A song title came to mind as I thought through the appointments of the day. It made me smile. Many covers of this exist. I chose a more recent one to share here. I ecourage you to listen to the version by The Who and The Rolling Stones, too. Each addresses the song as a different genre -- all interesting for a listen. Keep safe. Enjoy!
Fortune Teller -- Robert Plant & Alison Krauss
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